Authentic Irish Potato Farls Breakfast

Name: Authentic Irish Potato Farls Breakfast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, cut into chunks; 2 spring onions, finely sliced; 100 g plain flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp sunflower oil; 2 servings crispy fried eggs and smoked streaky bacon

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these traditional Irish potato farls are the ultimate breakfast comfort food. Made with mashed potatoes and a hint of fresh spring onion, they pair perfectly with fried eggs and smoky bacon.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, cut into chunks
400 g
spring onions, finely sliced
2
plain flour
100 g
baking powder
0.5 tsp
sunflower oil
2 tsp
crispy fried eggs and smoked streaky bacon
2 servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the potato chunks in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt, bring to a boil, and cook for 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Drain the potatoes thoroughly and leave them in the colander for about 5 minutes. This allows them to steam-dry, which is crucial for achieving the right dough consistency.

Mash the potatoes until completely smooth. For the best results, push them through a fine sieve using the back of a ladle or use a potato ricer into a large mixing bowl.

Add the plain flour, baking powder, sliced spring onions, and another pinch of salt to the potatoes. Mix well until the ingredients come together to form a soft, pliable dough.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a circle approximately 1-2cm thick, then cut the circle into 4 equal wedges (farls).